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Rhaphigaster nebulosa


Rhaphigaster nebulosa
Photo Information
Copyright: Jose Ramon Pato (JORAPAVI) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 684 W: 0 N: 1522] (10085)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 20D, Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM
Exposure: f/11, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-18 3:00
Viewed: 911
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
Rhaphigaster nebulosa
(common name: stink bug)

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
Superfamily: Pentatomoidea
Family: Pentatomidae
Genus: Rhaphigaster

Description:
The stink bug reaches a length of 14 to 16 millimetres. It is coloured dirty yellowish-grey to brown with irregularly-distributed fovea on the top side of its body. The membrane of the forewings is often speckled dark brown. The lateral edge (Connexivum) of the opisthosoma or abdomen has black and yellow markings. The antennae are ringed with black and yellow markings, and the third and fifth segments of the feelers are coloured a bright yellow. On its underside, between the hips, there is a long spur. The mouth parts are in the form of a proboscis.

Modus vivendi:
The bug feeds on various broadleaved woody plants. Occasionally it sucks on dead insects. In late spring the female sticks around 40 eggs in lines or discs on different parts of plants. The young bugs which hatch vary in colour and are flightless. Wing stumps are only recognisable after the third nymph stage. To protect against predators, young bugs have stink glands on their back; in the case of adults, these are to be found on the underside of the thorax. If threatened, a strong-smelling secretion is released. The stink bug is not a good flier; its sluggish flight makes loud humming noises. The stink bug displays diurnal, thermophilic activity. As with all Pentatomidae, it produces only one generation per year. It likes to overwinter on walls covered with ivy. In its search for a suitable winter quarters (splits and cracks) it often unwittingly finds its way into houses.

Distribution:
Nymph stage of Rhaphigaster nebulosa.The stink bug is distributed throughout the Palaeoarctic region, more commonly in the southern than in the northern parts of Central Europe, and in this area is the only species of the Genus Rhaphigaste

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1874 W: 245 N: 6145] (21884)
  • [2007-11-18 3:11]

Hello Jose Ramon,
you've snapped this Shield Bug at the perfect time capturing its unfolding wings with superb sharpness.
I love the earthy colours and you've deployed your flash with ultimate skill.
Great detail and texture... good clarity aswell.
Excellent BG that adds striking contrast to the photo.
Good pose, POV and composition.
An unblemished photo :)
Well done,
Joe

Hello Jose Ramon,
Wonderful macro picture. Sharp and beautiful texture clearly seen. Nice pov and composition. Very well done.
JC

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1106 W: 6 N: 3061] (11316)
  • [2007-11-18 3:49]

perfect perfect work,not easy to made whit this insects so little,i like the dark ground,have a nice day,Luciano

Jola José Ramon,
Increíble la calidad de este macro!
Excelente iluminación y todos los detalles conseguidos.
Me agrada el punto de vista al mismo nivel del insecto, así como los reflejos en sus alas.
Enhorabuena y gracia por compatir la foto.
Un gran saludo,
JM

Hello Jose
Wonderful shot of this Stink Bug,
Perfect focusing,exposure and POV,
Superb shot,Welldone.

Regards
fartashphoto.com

Ciao Jose Ramon,
bravo per aver saputo fermare questo istante!
Non è facile riprendere questi insetti ad ali aperte.
Complimenti,
Marcello

Como muchas de tus tomas José Ramón, a primera vista causa impacto, no solo por el ángulo de disparo sino que yo creo que es por el buen enfoque que consiques y la iluminación adecuada. Sabes que opino teniendo justos conocimientos de fotografía, pero esos tres factores están conseguidos en algunos de tus mejores macros. La posición del ala posterior ideal y curiosa su composición. No conocía la especie.

Saludos: José Igacio Tejedor

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1028 W: 285 N: 3429] (11374)
  • [2007-11-18 5:07]

Hola Jose,
you captured just the right and nice moment.
A bug with opened wings is rarely seen on a picture. The clarity and sharpness is convincing.
Professional application of flash.
Best wishes, Peter

This is an unusual shot in which you have captured the bug with its wings raised, Jose.
The insect stands out beautifully against the dark BG.
I regret not being to able to devote much time to TN and missing the work of my favourite artists like you.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2577 W: 170 N: 7864] (24859)
  • [2007-11-18 7:59]

Hello Jose Ramon,
Amazing macro of this bugs with exposed wings. Excellent low POV and very well-timed. It is well lit and exposing all details sharply. A very fine composition too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

Hi Jose,
your bug is wonderful from your low POV.
We can see so many nice details, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 148 N: 4787] (15449)
  • [2007-11-18 9:08]

Hi Jose.
You are here again and we can see amazing macro shot from you again too. Bravo, my friend. Amazing scene, perfect composition and brilliant reproduction of all beauties of the insect. Lighting and BG are superb too. Excellent job. My greetings.
Alexei.

Hola Jose Ramon,
Nice to see your posting again!
Excellent composition in perfect sharpness, vivid colour and so much details!
the exposure and focus is spot on!
very well done
muchas gracias
Tony

Hello Jose Ramon.
Splendid macro!
Excellent colors, sharpness and texture.
Wonderful insect very well detailed.
Well done!
Best wishes,
José Roberto

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 747] (3202)
  • [2007-11-18 10:45]

Bonjour Jose Ramon
Très belle prise, excellente netteté et gestion des couleurs, très beau sujet, bravo
Amicalement Robi

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 956 W: 5 N: 2365] (8834)
  • [2007-11-18 13:14]

Hello Jose Ramon,a fine close-up picture with pretty good sharpness,good details and DOF.Well done.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2102 W: 6 N: 2113] (13565)
  • [2007-11-18 15:09]

Hola amigo José,
preciosa macro y nitidez bárbara,
detalles y el flash perfecto, genial pov,
saludos

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2887] (10445)
  • [2007-11-18 17:34]
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Hola Jose Ramon. Exelente Macro. Finos y bellos detalles saltan a la vista por la gran calidad en la toma. Alta nitidez e iluminacion.
Felicidades Jose Ramon.
Tengo un insecto muy parecido a este aqui en mi galeria "How many eggs" y quisiera saber si es el mismo, pues no he podido encontrar su ID.
Gracias por compartir.
Luis52.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1238 W: 0 N: 2222] (9356)
  • [2007-11-19 2:25]

Bonjour Jose,
Tu as choisi un angle de vue spécial pour nous présenter cette punaise. L'effet est intéressant surtout avec en plus les ailes déployées. Image d'une grande netteté et aux couleurs subtiles.
Merci et bonne journée
Anne

Hello Jose,
What a nice macro shot you present here!
Very nice moment you've taken, with excellent details and wonderful focusing.
Also, natural colours and very nice composition & POV.
Well presented with excellent flash light.
TFS and regards,
Kevin

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 64 N: 1242] (5082)
  • [2007-11-19 7:12]

Hola Jose Ramón
Vaya superfoto le has hecho a la chinche ésta. Y es que no es muy habitual verlas así, con las alas desplegadas y con semejante nitidez. Desde luego el punto de vista y la composición son fantásticos. Una maravilla como todas tus fotos.
Se agradece un montón.
Un cordial saludo
Maite

bonjour josé ramon
bravo pour le reflex,ce n'est vraiment pas evident de reussir a capter le debut de l'envol.
c'est net!
bravo.
laurent

Hi Jose Ramon, strange bug with splendid details and excellent sharpness, great composition with lovely blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Joseé,
what a fine picture you produced here of this bug! The soft colours or the lack of them, the sharpness, the extended wings all make the picture really interesting. Extremely well done, José.
Best regards
Dietrich

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1800 W: 29 N: 5223] (17114)
  • [2008-02-23 12:58]

Hola Jose,
Wonderful macro shot of this Stink Bug with excellent details and features. Superb use of flash lighting and you have captured a fine pose against a darkish BG. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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